How far is Racine, WI from Troy, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Troy, WI is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.74 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.78 mi
54.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.12 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Racine
18.3 mi
00h 31m
To Troy
18.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 20

    34 m · 7 sec · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Continue on Beck Drive

    2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Drive

    1895 ft · 44 sec · High Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on High Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · High Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    525 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto County Highway ES

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway ES

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on County Highway ES

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road ES

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ES

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road ES

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
9.48 mi · 26%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 24%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 21%
High Drive
3.9 mi · 11%
County Highway ES
1.98 mi · 5%
County Road ES
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

8.7 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 31m from Racine
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Racine and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Troy?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Racine and 18.4 miles from Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Troy. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.37 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7789000, -88.4448200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Troy (-88.44482, 42.7789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Troy. The current time is 21:44:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.